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L = S+27
2L - 2S/3 = 70
2(S+27) - (2/3)S = 70
2S +54 - (2/3)S = 70
(8/3)S = 70-54 = 16
S = (3/8)16 = 6
L= 6+27 = 33
Karl J.
asked • 10/10/20Basic Algebra (Word Problem)
One number is 27 more than another. The difference of twice the larger minus two – thirds of the smaller is 70. What are the two numbers?
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